Theatre Royal Wakefield, 25 January - 4 February and 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18 February 2017

Upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal Wakefield for January and February 2017:

Don't miss this great opportunity to see Cardboard Citizens' acclaimed new play Cathy.   This Forum Theatre production - an interactive style of theatre that empowers you to change the outcome - is inspired by Ken Loach's ground-breaking film Cathy Come Home.   Candid, poignant and intimate, Cathy explores the impact of forced spiralling housing costs, gentrification and the challenges of forced relocation.   'At a time of escalating house prices and entrenched inequality, touching and troubling productions like this may be just as urgent now as they were half a century ago' **** The Stage Cathy   Wednesday 8 February, 7.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) Box Office 01924 211 311 Online theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk             There's still time to book for John Godber's new comedy The Empty Nesters' Club, telling the story of Vicky and Phil - parents who are struggling to come to terms with their new domestic set-up after their daughter leaves for university.   If your children have flown the nest, you're bound to recognise Vicky and Phil's experiments with new hobbies, one word (or emoji!) conversations with their offspring and the bittersweet realisation that life has to begin all over again.       The festive season might be a distant memory but you can get back into celebratory mode with Chinese New Year Extravaganza!   Welcome in the Year of the Rooster with this spectacular showcase of Chinese performing arts. From dancing pandas and the ancient magic of Face Changing, to awe-inspiring contortion and energetic kung fu, this fun and exciting show is perfect entertainment for all ages.               Celebrate the 50th anniversary of ground-breaking BBC radio programme Round the Horne with this comedy classic radio play live. With its infamous spoofs and hilarious regular characters, relive the adventures of Kenneth Horne and his merry crew of  mischief makers!       Get the half-term fun underway with this big-hearted musical tale of bickering brothers and their friendship with a magical dragon. Based on the fabulous new book by Steven Lee, Don't Dribble on the Dragon features magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels. Age recommendation 2+       Treat your loved one to a Valentine's Day with a difference as leading men from West End shows take to the stage as the Opera Boys. Combining powerful and emotional music with funny and engaging rapport, the Opera Boys deliver a show not to be missed!             Gala Variety Performance Thursday 2 March, 8pm Tickets £19 - £29   Join us for the 2017 Gala Variety Performance and help support our ongoing work with young people. Compered by resident dame Chris Hannon and headlines by Lizzie Jones, the show will also feature music from the Crofton Silver Band and Sarah Watson, comedy magic from The Magic Guy and a stunning performance from our Performance Academy, plus many more!   Buy tickets here or email jon.ingham@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk to enquire about Gala Dinner tables.         Elsewhere in Yorkshire...   Our friends at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield welcome hilarious new play Invincible, running Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 February.   Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England, but when they invite their new next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home, the consequences are as tragic as they are hilarious!   Tickets on sale now at thelbt.org.         Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE